Higher Risk of Heart Disease Seen With Shorter Stature
Increased risk possibly linked to the genetics that also determine height
Older Blood May Be an Option for Cardiac Surgery Patients
No difference in outcomes between use of fresher or older red cells, researchers report
Dimethyl Fumarate Linked to Development of PML
Linked to two cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Single-Dose Ebola Vaccine Effective in Nonhuman Primates
Animal tests are promising, but more work needed before human trials
Cases of Melanoma Declining in U.S. Children
Researchers credit better education on risk of UV rays, changes in children's play
Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Medicare Beneficiaries With Melanoma May Face Tx Delay
Around one in five Medicare patients experience a surgical delay greater than 1.5 months
Semen Quality Linked to Fruit, Veggie Pesticide Residue
Men in highest quartile of high-pesticide residue fruit, vegetable intake have lower sperm count
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
MRSA May Become More Aggressive With Smoke Exposure
Findings seen in animal, lab research
